Orchard Mesa Pool Is Running Out of Time in Grand Junction

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter The Orchard Mesa Pool has been a fun place for Grand Valley families for 43 years, and now that voters have rejected a tax increase to fund operations, the facility's final days are likely drawing near. Issue 2B failed to pass by over 3000 votes, according to the Grand Junction Sentinel. Following the November election, several details remain unsettled, including when swimmers will lose access. Here's what we know. Grand Junction Voters Reject Orchard Mesa Pool Funding Read More: How Many Lakes Are on the Grand Mesa? Outdoor Guide Has there ever been an election in Colorado that didn’t leave voters scratching their heads? From the state that brought you three different Governors within 24 hours (1905), at least the rejection of Issue 2B in Grand Junction was not a complete surprise. A sales and use tax increase from 3.39% to 3.46% might have kept the pool running for a little while, but it failed by a vote of 13,069 in favor and 16,327 against.

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